• Reference Number : refs/021997
• Directorate : Dietetics
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Less than 10 years experience: R248.00 per hour, Atleast 10 years, but less than 20 years experience: R290.00 per hour, 20 years experience: R340.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Ms GJ Heyneke: (012) 354 1692

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dietitian. Registration as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status. Community service completion required. Knowledge requirements: knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Knowledge in the application of Clinical Dietetics theory, practice and ethics. Competency requirements: Communication skills, report writing skills, decision making skills, computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.), planning and organizational skills, networking and liaison skills, expert Dietetic clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills. The ability to work under pressure and cope with a high-volume workload. The following will be added advantages: Special interest in the nutritional management of surgical patients and / or experience in the field of surgery. Academic excellence.

Duties :

• Effectively render optimal, cost effective and evidence based nutritional care in a tertiary setting according to the department's quality and financial targets. To perform and complete administrative functions including report writing. Participate in the supervision and training of Dietetic 4th year students and any other training required from the department. Implement and monitor Quality Assurance through carrying out audits, developing and implementing quality improvement plans, and collating and analysing statistics. Contribute to the development of the Dietetics Department and the Dietetics profession by promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area. To assist with existing projects managed by the department, as well as starting, implementing and maintaining own projects. Co-ordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Dietetics services in the hospital and community. To evaluate and ensure that the therapeutic menu complies with quality standards (including all aspects of planning, analysis, production and portioning) in conjunction with the Food service Manager. Adhere to and implement all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation. Do daily and monthly statistics to support the smooth running of the Dietetics department.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 19-12-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.